Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Healthcare Support Worker

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Job summary

The HCA within sexual health services will work in a busy integrated sexual health environment, within a multidisciplinary team. The staffing structure is designed to support the delivery of core services at the service hubs based at Wheatbridge &, spokes in a variety of locations throughout North Derbyshire including High Peak.

You will be expected to work at High Peak clinic locations and at the Hub in Wheatbridge.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa's and Immigration.

After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Main duties of the job

To be able to demonstrate through training, the key STIs (including HIV), their transmission, clinical presentation, and diagnosis.

Provide quality care and behave in a professional manner at all times in order to meet agreed Trust and National standards when undertaking procedures such as: registering, advising and supporting patients in the clinical setting to undertake self-administered asymptomatic screens in line with BASHH guidance, performing follow up tests, coding all clinical contacts, clinical observations, performing venepuncture, HIV laboratory testing, and point of care testing, urine testing, pregnancy testing, gram staining, performing diagnostic microscopy and other duties.

With the appropriate training, to provide support and assistance with Vasectomy clinics.

Ensure clinic environment is properly prepared to a high standard to receive patients.

Assist the registered nurses and doctors with assessment of clinical needs, within the clinical setting in a responsive and professional manner.

When required, to support the smooth running of the clinic, provide a reception service and make appointments for patients. This will involve asking sensitive questions of patients.

Always adhere to patient confidentiality.

Do you have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or are you able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service. Please note not all office locations or client care bases maybe reached by public transport?

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Details

Date posted

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 to £25,674 a year pa. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

842-SCS-5363-25

Job locations

Wheatbridge Health Village and across various peripheral clinics including High Peak

30 Wheatbridge Road, Chesterfield

Chesterfield

S40 2AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification and Training

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English (C or above)
  • Educated to NVQ 2 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or equivalent previous proven experience
  • IT literacy skills

Desirable

  • Venepuncture training (or willingness to undertake training on appointment)

Values, Drivers and Motivators

Essential

  • Go the extra mile for patients, carers, colleagues and the good of the organisation
  • Eliminate waste and ensure we work as efficiently and flexibly as possible
  • Putting patients at the heart of everything that we do, promoting their health at every opportunity

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Team working skills
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Hold a valid driving license and have access to vehicle for work
Person Specification

Education, Qualification and Training

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English (C or above)
  • Educated to NVQ 2 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or equivalent previous proven experience
  • IT literacy skills

Desirable

  • Venepuncture training (or willingness to undertake training on appointment)

Values, Drivers and Motivators

Essential

  • Go the extra mile for patients, carers, colleagues and the good of the organisation
  • Eliminate waste and ensure we work as efficiently and flexibly as possible
  • Putting patients at the heart of everything that we do, promoting their health at every opportunity

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Team working skills
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Hold a valid driving license and have access to vehicle for work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Wheatbridge Health Village and across various peripheral clinics including High Peak

30 Wheatbridge Road, Chesterfield

Chesterfield

S40 2AB


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Wheatbridge Health Village and across various peripheral clinics including High Peak

30 Wheatbridge Road, Chesterfield

Chesterfield

S40 2AB


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HCA Lead

Olivia Lowe

olivia.lowe3@nhs.net

07468367962

Details

Date posted

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 to £25,674 a year pa. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

842-SCS-5363-25

Job locations

Wheatbridge Health Village and across various peripheral clinics including High Peak

30 Wheatbridge Road, Chesterfield

Chesterfield

S40 2AB


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